Meet our team!

Celeste is the founder of The Learning Nest with five years of tutoring experience. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary and Special Education and an Indiana Teaching License. She is passionate about helping students thrive in supportive learning environments.

Kelly has over 12 years of experience in early childhood education, specializing in early literacy and fostering a love of reading. She creates safe, engaging environments and partners closely with families to support student growth.

Misty is a licensed special education teacher who brings a caring, supportive approach to helping students grow academically and confidently.

Becky has 17 years of experience in education, including special education and diagnostic settings. She supports students in ELA, math, and IREAD/ILEARN preparation.

Lynn is a retired educator with 34 years of experience. She enjoys helping students understand challenging math concepts and build confidence.

Mayo holds a degree in Computer Science and has four years of experience as a paraprofessional. Mayo focuses on building confidence and steady academic progress.

Sandy has 20 years of experience in schools supporting students with special needs. She is bilingual in Spanish and has tutoring experience.

Abby is a college student pursuing a degree in Elementary Education. She enjoys helping young learners build confidence and understanding.

Kaylee has five years of experience working with children in classroom and one-on-one settings. She focuses on strengths-based learning to help students grow.

Sara holds a master’s degree in Special Education with a focus on Applied Behavior Analysis. She supports diverse learners through collaborative, student-centered care.

Samantha is a licensed elementary teacher with 13 years of experience. She specializes in one-on-one and small group reading and math instruction.

Claudia is a licensed special education teacher with 20 years experience. She loves thinking outside of the box to help her students thrive and build the confidence they need to be successful.

Leslie has 7 years of experience working in early childhood education. She believes that making learning fun and building a foundation of comfort and trust between the teacher and student is so important!

Tina is a dedicated educator with nearly 20 years of teaching experience, including first grade, kindergarten, reading intervention, and tutoring students through fifth grade. She is passionate about helping students succeed by making learning engaging, building confidence, and creating lasting academic growth.

Madelynn is a licensed K–6 elementary teacher and current 4th Grade Team Lead. With an Early Literacy Endorsement and experience in reading, writing, elementary math, and IREAD/ILEARN preparation, she creates engaging, standards-aligned instruction that builds both skills and confidence.

Emma is a licensed K–6 elementary teacher and current 2nd grade teacher. She is passionate about helping students build confidence and achieve their goals. With classroom experience as both a long-term 2nd grade teacher and a full-time educator, she enjoys working one-on-one with students to provide personalized support that helps them succeed.